Bronco race ancestors

[Tophe]

I plan to draw (as profiles) the late-1945 race versions of the OV-10 Bronco whose first flight occurred in 1965 (the first Reno race happening in 1964). They were using piston engine on a single seater, either 2 lateral engines or one double-engine in pusher position.

[kerick]

Very interesting!
I love the way you think!

[Tophe]

Thanks a lot!

Before showing the race single-seaters, let me show you the two-seat ancestors of the Bronco, since 1945 (according to secret archives in Mymind City):

[Tophe]

And here is the transition to the racers, both:

[jcf]

 

[kerick]

Looking good!

[Tophe]

Thanks!

Finding a reliable 24-cylinder inline engine being unsure, the design considered of course also the use of tandem V12 engines:

[kerick]

There is always the possibility of radials on the wings..........
Just a thought.

[Tophe]

There is always the possibility of radials on the wings..........
Just a thought.

Thanks! This will be done, probably next week.
I already made the engines bigger, on Race Egg versions (200% vertical):

[Tophe]

On the opposite, the Race Final versions were more slim, 50% vertical, for speed...

[Caveman]

I like this. I think that there is definite mileage in a racing bronco

Thinner aerofoils and (more) clipped wings?

[Tophe]

Thanks!

There is always the possibility of radials on the wings..........
Just a thought.

Not just a thought, but Historical Truth!

[jcf]

I like this. I think that there is definite mileage in a racing bronco

Thinner aerofoils and (more) clipped wings?

As far as clipping is concerned, all you need to do is return the design to its original wingspan.

[PR19_Kit]

I had to have a lie down after looking at that drawing.............. 

[kerick]

I have the old chrome plated Hawk 1/48th scale kit in the stash with the short wings. Still in the plastic wrap as I recall. Some 1/48th radial engines?.......hmmmmm